Cameo Apple is a semi-dwarf deciduous tree known for its fruits that ripen with a heavy orange-red or red flush and creamy flesh that is crisp and juicy but has a mellow sweet-tart taste. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained soils. As Cameo apples do not ripen all at one the harvest season lasts all fall. Disease resistant.
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Origins: |
Central Asia and Afghanistan |
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Height: |
12' - 15' |
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Spread: |
12’ - 15' |
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Spacing: |
15' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Water Regularly. Potential issues include apple scab, cedar apple rust, fire blight, leaf spot and and powdery mildew. Possible pests are aphids, maggots, boreres, and spider mites. Most commercially available Apples are grafted onto their rootstock, resulting in dwarf (8-10ft), Semi-dwarf (12-15ft) or standard tree heights all with full sized fruits. Ask the provider the rootstock classification for estimated size. Dwarf stock is easier to maintain and produces fruit at an earlier age.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Shade Tree, Edible Garden, and Container.
COMPANION PLANTS: Apple, Shasta Daisy, Bugleweed
IMAGE: Apple Hill Orchards, We've got Cameo apples right now for Pick-Your-Own!
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
